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  • Page 1 LEICA SL2-S Firmware update 2.0...
  • Page 2 Enhanced Live View Enhanced Live View _NEW: Image Overlay Download the full scope instruction manual here: https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads Please register via the following link if you would like to receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com...
  • Page 3 VIDEO  _NEW: Follow Focus _NEW: HEVC video formats (H.265) _NEW: Segmented Video as protection against data loss  _NEW: Waveform Monitor _NEW: Configurable reference values (Color Bar and Test Sound) _NEW: REC Frame for a more detailed display of a running recording _EXTENDED: Optional import of custom LUT profiles...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT WAVEFORM MONITOR (WFM) ............28 ADJUSTING VISUALIZATION ................29 TABLE OF CONTENT ................4 REFERENCE VALUES ..............30 FIRMWARE UPDATES .................5 COLOR BAR ....................30 TEST SOUND ....................31 EXPOSURE METERING METHOD “HIGHLIGHT-WEIGHTED” ..8 APPLICATION ....................31 AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION OF DARKER AREAS ......10 REC FRAME ..................

  • Page 5: Firmware Updates

    • Do not switch off the camera! download from our website. • Do not remove the memory card! Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered • Do not remove the lens! your camera. Find out which firmware version is currently installed Notes ▸...
  • Page 6 PREPARATION UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ▸ Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery ▸ Carry out preparations ▸ The second SD memory card (where applicable) must be ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Information Camera Information removed from the camera ▸...
  • Page 7 UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE UPDATING THE ADAPTER FIRMWARE Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for lenses. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates adapters. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates apply.

  • Page 8: Exposure Metering Method "Highlight-Weighted

    EXPOSURE METERING METHOD MULTI-FIELD “HIGHLIGHT-WEIGHTED” This metering method is based on the detection of multiple values. These values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure value appropriate for a good rendering of the assumed main EXPOSURE METERING METHODS subject.
  • Page 9 ▸ Select in the main menu Exposure Metering Exposure Metering ▸ Select the desired metering method Spot Spot Center-Weighted Center-Weighted Highlight-Weighted Highlight-Weighted Multi-Field Multi-Field • The selected metering method is displayed in the header line of the screen image. Spot metering allows a shifting of the metering field: ▸...

  • Page 10: Automatic Optimization Of Darker Areas

    AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION OF DARKER This effect is particularly severe in JPG recordings, as they have a reduced dynamic range and their creation results in a part of the AREAS image data contained in raw data (DNG) to be permanently lost. Information specifically in the darker areas will usually be severely DYNAMIC RANGE reduced, while the contrast in brighter areas will be better...
  • Page 11 iDR FUNCTION (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows an optimization of the darker areas. Object details become much clearer. Without iDR With iDR You can specify beforehand if and to what extent you want to optimize darker areas ( ). In the setting, High High...

  • Page 12: Pixel Mapping

    PIXEL MAPPING Defective pixels may appear on the image sensor of digital cameras over time. The camera compensates for these defective pixels automatically by calculating the data captured by other pixels surrounding defective ones. This feature requires a process known as “pixel mapping” to recognize and register defective pixels.

  • Page 13: Advanced Parameters For Image Properties

    ADVANCED PARAMETERS FOR IMAGE Selecting a profile PROPERTIES ▸ Select in the main menu JPG Settings JPG Settings ▸ Select Film Style Film Style The image properties of JPG pictures and video recordings can be ▸ Select a profile changed easily using several parameters. These are summarized in Adjusting a profile pre-configured profiles.
  • Page 14 SELECTING SETTINGS The operation is slightly different, depending on whether the settings are done via key control or touch control. “Back” button (Exit without saving) “Parameter” button “Setting” button “Confirm” button (Save and exit)
  • Page 15 SAVE Using button control ▸ Select the “Confirm” button Navigating between buttons CANCEL ▸ Press the joystick left/right • An active button is indicated by a red frame. ▸ Select the “Back” button Applying setting ▸ Press the joystick up/down •...

  • Page 16: Live View Settings

    Exposure Preview Exposure Preview . The Leica SL2-S furthermore receives a Live Live View Settings Live View Settings • In AF mode, the function will be intermittently...

  • Page 18: Picture Overlay

    PICTURE OVERLAY TRANSPARENCY The transparency of the overlay image can be adjusted in line with Leica SL2-S allows a transparent overlay of previous pictures as e.g. lighting conditions. an image composition tool. That way, objects can be recorded from the exact same position at different times, or various objects ▸...

  • Page 19: Activating The Function

    ACTIVATING THE FUNCTION Browsing through the images ▸ Press the joystick left/right ▸ Select in the main menu Image Overlay Image Overlay ▸ Select Use Overlay Image Use Overlay Image ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Select ▸ Swipe to the left or right Selecting a recorded image ▸...

  • Page 20: Follow Focus

    FOLLOW FOCUS FUNCTION BEHAVIOR The function continues to run regardless of whether the camera is This function facilitates automatic transitions to specified focus currently recording. All operating procedures described in the settings (focus positions). Up to three such focus positions can be following can therefore also occur while actively recording.

  • Page 21: Follow Focus Menu

    FOLLOW FOCUS MENU Delay time settings bar All operation is done via touch control only. Set delay time Buttons “Plus” and “Minus” “Back” button Currently selected focus position “Confirm” button Running delay time Currently set focus position The Follow Focus menu can be reduced to essential elements for better visibility.

  • Page 22: Preparation

    PREPARATION Setting the distance CONFIGURING A FOCUS POSITION ▸ Tap the desired focus position • The delay time settings menu appears. ▸ Select the desired distance • The settings bar displays the set distance. ▸ Tap the “Confirm” button • The display returns to the top level of the Follow Focus menu. Setting a delay time Delay times up to 120 s can be set (default setting is 0 s).

  • Page 23: Changing The Focus Position

    APPLICATION Canceling the setting ▸ Tap the “Back” button function can be utilized in two ways. Follow Focus Follow Focus • The display reverts to the previous menu level. – The pre-configured focus positions are accessed individually as needed. – All configured focus positions are selected automatically in sequence.

  • Page 24: Access As Needed

    ACCESS AS NEEDED AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE The configured focus positions can be accessed any number of An automatic sequence of focus positions can be initiated if at times. least two positions have been configured. With delay time: START – The active delay time is displayed in red and counts down. ▸...

  • Page 25: Other Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS CANCEL ▸ Tap the “STOP” button SPEED • The running focus sequence is canceled. The speed at which one focus position transitions to the next can be configured. This setting will then apply for all transitions. Initiating the automatic focus sequence directly at the ▸...

  • Page 26: New Video Formats

    NEW VIDEO FORMATS The available video formats were re-arranged to be more intuitive. The formats used for slow motion recordings are now easier to recognize. Furthermore, other video formats with 10-bit encoding were added, including some with highly efficient HEVC video compression (H.265).

  • Page 27: Segmented Recording

    SEGMENTED RECORDING Videos recorded in MOV format can be automatically segmented into individual one-minute files and saved. This method protects recordings against technical errors during the write process, in case the recording is interrupted. All previously saved one-minute segments will remain intact. Factory setting: ▸...

  • Page 28: Waveform Monitor (Wfm)

    WAVEFORM MONITOR (WFM) Notes • Waveform Monitor and Histogram cannot be displayed at the The Waveform Monitor (WFM) allows a quick and safe assessment same time. of the luminance and color distribution within the current scene. • The Waveform Monitor will not be displayed on the external Image faults become more easily apparent, which might otherwise device during HDMI output.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Visualization

    ADJUSTING VISUALIZATION Adjusting the position You can choose any position. The size and position of the Waveform Monitor can be adjusted to current requirements. ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction Starting the adjustment ▸ Tap the desired point on the LCD panel ▸...

  • Page 30: Reference Values

    REFERENCE VALUES OPERATING HINT/AUXILIARY DISPLAYS Regardless of the current setting of Info Profile, the test image A color bar can be displayed and also recorded for calibration always appears completely free at first. An operating hint is purposes. A test sound with a frequency of 1 kHz will (optionally, displayed in the top right corner.

  • Page 31: Test Sound

    TEST SOUND APPLICATION A test sound with a frequency of 1 kHz will be emitted whenever For HDMI output, the reference values are used for the configura- the color bar is accessed. Der operating hint at the top right of the tion of the external device.

  • Page 32: Rec Frame

    REC FRAME Quick option for hiding/displaying the REC Frame The red dot is part of the info bars and is displayed or hidden A flashing red dot signifies a running video recording. The option alongside them (via the Info profiles). The recording status will still REC Frame offers an even better visualization of the process.

  • Page 34: Importing Custom Lut Profiles

    IMPORTING CUSTOM LUT PROFILES HLG SETTINGS Sharpness and saturation can be set. The factory setting is a Leica SL2-S now also supports the import of custom LUT profiles. median value in both cases. ▸ Select in the main menu VIDEO GAMMA...

  • Page 35: Setup/Management Of Lut Profiles

    SETUP/MANAGEMENT OF LUT PROFILES EXAMPLE In the following, the assignment shown below will be used for all You can import custom LUT profiles to the camera to optimally subsequent figures. Two profile slots for internal camera display meet your LUT preview expectations. (LCD panel/EVF) are taken, all others are unused.
  • Page 36 Importing a custom LUT profile Notes • You can only import LUT profiles with the file ending “.cub”. ▸ Download or export an LUT profile as a CUBE file • Files with the ending “.cube” will not be recognized. These can, ▸...

  • Page 37: Using Lut Profiles

    Freeing a memory slot USING LUT PROFILES ▸ Select a profile CHANGING THE OUTPUT CHANNEL • The “Delete” dialog appears. The user can choose to apply the LUT profile for output via HDMI or in the camera (LCD panel/EVF). ▸ Select in the main menu Video Settings...
  • Page 38 SELECTING THE LUT PROFILE When toggling between the two output channels, the setting for the selected memory slot will remain unchanged. Since it is In addition to the two pre-configured LUT profiles, three more possible that different profiles are saved on the same slot memory slots are available for custom LUT profiles.
  • Page 39 The list of selectable LUT profiles depends on the currently selected output channel (camera/HDMI). The channel is displayed next to the menu item . When the channel is set to , the Output Output HDMI HDMI selection list will display the profiles available for HDMI output. The setting will therefore show the profiles available for EVF-LCD...

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